New York doctor cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known cases in US [W:115]

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Re: New York doctor cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known Ebola cases in t

Originally Posted by clownboy

Not speculating, going on what she has said in the press. And her boyfriend living with her during this time is a definite violation unless he too is quarantined under the guidelines for the entire period required.

I read her comments as inconclusive with regard to whether she got close enough to others to violate the protocol but I admit that I haven't read everything she may have said.

The boyfriend would seem to fall into the "some risk" category, not "high risk." That just calls for direct active monitoring with additional precautions as determined by public health authorities. And neither he nor she would, as per the CDC, be subject to quarantine unless/until they became symptomatic.

Re: New York doctor cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known Ebola cases in t

Originally Posted by beefheart

Busted, I am reading from a script, the New World Order Inc. pays me 25 Ameros for every post I make that you don't like.

Gotta go, I'm late for the Bohemian Grove planning session...salmon or chicken kiev? So many choices.

Thanks for outing yourself and putting the lie to your displayed lean. But this thread isn't about you. I posted the real deal, the CDC's protocols for ebola, all you had to do was read it. You apparently are comfortable choosing another path. That choice is on you.

Re: New York doctor cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known Ebola cases in t

Originally Posted by Gaius46

I read her comments as inconclusive with regard to whether she got close enough to others to violate the protocol but I admit that I haven't read everything she may have said.

The boyfriend would seem to fall into the "some risk" category, not "high risk." That just calls for direct active monitoring with additional precautions as determined by public health authorities. And neither he nor she would, as per the CDC, be subject to quarantine unless/until they became symptomatic.

I think you're still confusing quarantine with isolation. And protocol is, when two people are living together, the more restrictive protocol is in place. Surely you can see how this is a wise move.

Re: New York doctor cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known Ebola cases in t

Originally Posted by clownboy

I think you're still confusing quarantine with isolation. And protocol is, when two people are living together, the more restrictive protocol is in place. Surely you can see how this is a wise move.

That's not what the CDC guidelines say.

In fact I got it wrong. Some risk is defined as follows:

Some risk includes any of the following:

In countries with widespread Ebola virus transmission: direct contact while using appropriate PPE with a person with Ebola while the person was symptomatic
Close contact in households, healthcare facilities, or community settings with a person with Ebola while the person was symptomatic
Close contact is defined as being for a prolonged period of time while not wearing appropriate PPE within approximately 3 feet (1 meter) of a person with Ebola while the person was symptomatic

So he doesn't even qualify as that. Nor does he qualify as low risk as for that you still need to be in contact with someone who is symptomatic.

Re: New York doctor cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known Ebola cases in t

Originally Posted by beefheart

Which flights would you ban?

Be specific

None, let them all in and hold their hands. Allow them to travel freely through the US. Hopefully spreading the disease to the point of pandemic.
Just as long as their rights and freedoms area not affected one way or the other.

Re: New York doctor cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known Ebola cases in t

Originally Posted by clownboy

Thanks for outing yourself and putting the lie to your displayed lean. But this thread isn't about you. I posted the real deal, the CDC's protocols for ebola, all you had to do was read it. You apparently are comfortable choosing another path. That choice is on you.

Oooh! the choice is on me! (cue scary music)

"In my opinion, if we’re going to fight the War on Terror, a good place to start would be our country’s haunted houses." - Norm MacDonald

Re: New York doctor cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known Ebola cases in t

Originally Posted by CRUE CAB

None, let them all in and hold their hands. Allow them to travel freely through the US. Hopefully spreading the disease to the point of pandemic.
Just as long as their rights and freedoms area not affected one way or the other.

That isn't an answer, guess you don't have an answer when someone challenges your statements...

"In my opinion, if we’re going to fight the War on Terror, a good place to start would be our country’s haunted houses." - Norm MacDonald